DRAKEVINE™ is a biannual print journal devoted to the lived experiences, leadership, and cultural influence of Black alumni of Drake University—those who came before, those shaping the present, and those still finding their way.

Your gift supports the work that makes the journal possible: thoughtful editorial direction, paid writers and photographers, design and production, student opportunities, and community-centered initiatives connected to each reunion city.

This is not about buying space or visibility. It’s about building capacity.

By becoming a DRAKEVINE™ Funder, you help ensure these stories are told with depth, dignity, and independence—free from commercial pressure and worthy of the people they represent.

Donations in support of DRAKEVINE™ are received by Vivid Academy, a registered nonprofit, and are used to advance educational, cultural, and community initiatives aligned with the journal’s mission. Funding priorities are set annually to balance publication sustainability with long-term impact.